Asthma Treatment Programs for Adults
The Adult Clinic at National Jewish Health is a comprehensive, outpatient program that offers patients and their families a multidisciplinary approach to the evaluation and management of their asthma. Our team of asthma specialists includes physicians who are leaders in allergy, immunology and pulmonary medicine. Additional specialists on the team who contribute in assessment and treatment are respiratory nurses, respiratory therapists, and physical and occupational therapists.
Our physicians develop an individualized plan of care that reflects each patient's need for physical assessment, respiratory therapy, medications, physical and occupational therapy, nutritional support and education.
During Your Stay
Patients who live outside the Denver area are scheduled for a 7-10 day visit, depending on each patient's needs. In most cases, a weekend stay is required. You will have three visits with your treating physician as well as diagnostic testing, health education, specialty physician consultations and rehabilitation treatment. The clinic staff will provide you with a written schedule of appointments every day.
Patients who have difficult to manage asthma or those who have not succeeded in an outpatient setting may require a more intensive evaluation and treatment program. The enhanced program typically lasts ten days and is specifically tailored to the individual patient. Because patients in this program are often more severely ill, additional assistance is provided based on the needs of the patient.
Contact our LUNG LINEand speak with one of our nurses if you have questions about the Adult Asthma Programs or are interested in becoming a patient at National Jewish Health. The LUNG LINEnurses will assist you with the admissions process and you will be scheduled into the program that best meets your needs.
- 1-800-222-LUNG (5864) Mondaythrough Friday 8 amto 4:30 pm Mountain time
- lungline@njc.org
